Application scientist to Moleculent
Moleculent AB / Kemiingenjörsjobb / Stockholm
2025-06-26
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hela Sverige Are you ready to combine hands-on lab work with cutting-edge imaging technologies to drive the next generation of spatial biology? Do you have experience in in situ assays and a passion for scientific precision? Moleculent is now looking for an Applications Scientist to join our team!
Moleculent is on an exciting mission to map cell communication at the molecular level in tissue, aiming to unlock radical new insights into human biology. This is a chance to join a focused and dedicated team with extensive experience in building successful life science companies and products. This is a permanent position based in Solna, Stockholm.
We welcome your application today!
Interviews will be conducted in August.
JOB DESCRIPTION
As an Applications Scientist at Moleculent, you will play a key role in executing spatial in situ assays on FFPE tissue sections. You will be responsible for lab processing, sample qualification, reagent handling, and operating imaging systems. This role is critical for Moleculent's internal application studies and customer analysis service. We're open to hiring at either a junior or a more senior level for this position.
Your responsibilities include:
Perform FFPE tissue preparation and assay workflows according to validated SOPs
Manage sample intake, documentation, and traceability in lab systems
Operate and monitor imaging instruments to ensure correct execution of assay steps
Perform quality control of samples and reagents
Collaborate with Computational Biologists to ensure analysis-ready data
Support workflow improvements and SOP development
Maintain an organized, compliant, and well-functioning laboratory environment
Coordinate weekly experimental planning with the Applications team
For a senior profile, the role also includes:
Design and optimize multiplex in situ assays on tissue samples
Drive Application Development studies and test new use cases
Propose and troubleshoot protocols and controls in collaboration with assay, analysis, and product teams
Provide scientific interpretation and reporting of experimental results
Support validation and QC strategies for internal studies and customer datasets
Coordinate sample tracking, reagent logistics, and experiment scheduling
QUALIFICATIONS
To fit the role, you have a BSc, MSc, or PhD in molecular biology, biotechnology, molecular medicine, or another relevant scientific discipline. The ideal candidate has 2-5 years of experience in an application or R&D role within the life-science or biotech industries. Fluent written and spoken English and excellent computer skills are a requirement. It is important that you have extensive experience of laboratory work and enjoy working in a laboratory.
We believe you have:
Hands-on experience with wet lab protocols, immunohistochemistry (IHC), immunofluorescence (IF), or in situ assays
Experience working with valuable biological samples, following precise SOPs.
Familiarity with assay development, including optimization, validation, troubleshooting, etc.
Experienced in presenting generated data clearly and effectively in writing and oral presentations.
Experience operating core lab instrumentation in general and imaging instruments in particular.
For a senior position, we are also looking for:
PhD or equivalent experience in molecular biology, immunology, spatial biology, or a related field
Proven experience with FFPE tissue processing and multiplex imaging techniques
Ability to balance exploratory research and standardized workflows
Experience in communicating with different stakeholders such as R&D, product, and commercial teams
We are looking for candidates who thrive in a goal-oriented and fast-paced environment. To succeed in this role, you are highly organized and confident in planning and executing your own experiments as well as analyzing data independently. You have a strong attention to detail and are deeply committed to maintaining high standards of documentation and traceability throughout your work.
You bring a collaborative mindset and enjoy working closely with cross-functional teams. Flexibility and adaptability are second nature to you, enabling you to navigate the dynamic challenges typical of a startup environment. Solid communication skills, a pragmatic and analytical approach, and a strong sense of teamwork are essential. You are friendly, positive, and easy to work with - someone who contributes not only with expertise but also with energy and enthusiasm to a fast-moving and evolving workplace.
MOLECULENT
We believe that our understanding of the molecular basis of human biology, in health and disease will increase radically in the coming ten years. This will lead to a vast improvement in therapies, and diagnostics, and a new, fundamental understanding of our own biology.
Moleculent is on a mission to develop technology-enabled products that leverage new insights into the molecular foundation of human biology.
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Arbetsgivare Moleculent AB (org.nr 559317-8907),
https://www.moleculent.com Arbetsplats Moleculent
Jobbnummer 9404657